F408

Ferrocene

98%

• Synonym(s): Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron, Di(cyclopentadienyl)iron
• Linear Formula: Fe(C₅H₅)₂
• CAS Number: 102-54-5
• Molecular Weight: 186.03
• EC Number: 203-039-3
• MDL number: MFCD00001427
• UNSPSC Code: 12161600
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894802
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.03 mmHg ( 40 °C)
• Assay: 98%
• reaction suitability: core: iron; reagent type: catalyst
• bp: 249 °C (lit.)
• mp: 172-174 °C (lit.)
• λmax: 358 nm
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Fe].[CH]1[CH][CH][CH][CH]1.[CH]2[CH][CH][CH][CH]2
• InChI: 1S/2C5H5.Fe/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;/h2*1-5H;
• InChI key: DFRHTHSZMBROSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Ferrocene (dicyclopentadienyliron) can be used:

• As a scaffold for chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis.
• In ferrocene-based electrolytes for dye sensitized solar cells applications.
• In the synthesis of unsymmetrical ferrocene ligands used as catalysts in cross-coupling, hydrogenation, allylic substitution, hydroformylation and aldol reactions.
• In the synthesis of two-dimensional hexagonally ordered mesoporous carbon (CMK-5) via chemical vapor deposition method, which is used as a catalyst support in oxidation of methanol.
• In the synthesis of molecular hybrids of ferrocene and fullerene (Bucky ferrocenes).
• In the preparation of ferrocenium salt which is used as a mild oxidant.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H228,H302 + H332,H360FD,H373,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Flam. Sol. 1 - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Inhalation
• Target Organs: Liver
• Storage Class Code: 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves